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AN IVORY MINIATURE OF A LADY, DANIEL SAINT, CIRCA 1805, AND AN IVORY MINIATURE OF CAROLINE BONAPARTE MURAT, JEAN BAPTISTE ISABEY, CIRCA 1800 | An ivory miniature of a Lady, Daniel Saint, circa 1805, and an ivory miniature of Caroline Bonaparte Murat, Jean Baptiste Isabey, circa 1800
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
the first signed Saint d'après Augustin, after Jean-Baptiste Jacques Augustin, oval, according to family tradition representing Amalia, Princess of Bavaria, wearing a fine blue muslin dress, stamped gilt-metal mount, rectangular ebonised wood frame, 4cm. high; the other oval, the sitter wearing a white dress and pearl necklace, a lace veil partly covering her hair, stamped gilt-metal mount, rectangular black-laquered wood frame, 4.8cm. high
來源
Jérôme Napoléon, King of Westphalia (1784-1860);
Prince Napoléon (1822-1891);
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997) The carnelian fob seal:
According to family tradition the seal belonged to Madame Mère, Letizia Ramolino (1750-1836), whose monogram is said to be engraved on the matrix
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
The commemorative hardstone and metal desk seal:
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
The silver-mounted hardstone desk seal:
Eugénie, Empress of the French (1826-1920);
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
Prince Napoléon (1822-1891);
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997) The carnelian fob seal:
According to family tradition the seal belonged to Madame Mère, Letizia Ramolino (1750-1836), whose monogram is said to be engraved on the matrix
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
The commemorative hardstone and metal desk seal:
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
The silver-mounted hardstone desk seal:
Eugénie, Empress of the French (1826-1920);
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
Condition
Very light spidery mould and dust on surface of miniature, some wear and loss to gilding of mount; the second: miniature in good condition, some dust and dirt around the edges. The glass has some humidity spots underneath and is beginning to show signs of disease (should be replaced).
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."